Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the tire blowout (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems |
Driving on hwy. 80 on dry road at approx. 60-65 mph, in fast lane, car started to shake, as we pulled over to the side of freeway, tire blew out. . . Complete separation of belt from sidewalls,both side walls still on rim, belt (intact) rolled down freeway. Read details...
1 set of replacement tires (4 each) were purchased and all have tread separation and 1 blowout one after another. Sears auto center simply replaced the tires (under their pro-rated warranty) with the same brand eventhough I mentioned that there is a pattern of failure and it seems like the tires Read details...
Consumer received recall 00v421001 on front end for lower ball joints . Since last month front passenger side tire has worn down to steel belt. Wires were coming out of tires. Contact dealer, and dealer stated they did not have anything to do with tire problem. Read details...